Bus Operators Cannot Jack
Fares For Semana Santa
Although Semana Santa is a "peak demand"
period for buses as vacationers head out to
the beaches and resort, some bus operators
take opportunity to jack their prices. But,
that is a no, no.
The Consejo de Transporte Público (CTP)
reminds the public that bus operators cannot
increase fares for Semana Santa, on any
routes, without authorization.
Bus fares in Costa Rica are established only
by the Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios
Públicos (Aresep) and although bus operators
can increase the number of units on a
particular route or routes, it cannot vary
the route nor the fare.
This applies also to seniors who can travel
at a discounted fare or for free and
children under the age of 3 that travel for
free on any bus route.
The CTP and the Aresep are urging the public
to report any bus operator who has increased
rates or not complying with the seniors and
children free fare, charging or bumping them
from a ride.
The number to call is: 8000 ARESEP (8000
273737) or fax: 2290 2010.
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